College of Aeronautics and Engineering
www.kent.edu/cae

About This Program

Are you passionate about robotics, automation and the intersection of mechanical, electrical and computer engineering? Do you want to be at the forefront of innovation in these exciting fields? If so, the B.S. degree in Mechatronics Engineering may be for what you are looking. Read more...

Contact Information

• cae@kent.edu | 330-672-2892
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Program Delivery

• Delivery:
  • In person
• Location:
  • Kent Campus

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries*

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Admission Requirements

The university affirmatively strives to provide educational opportunities and access to students with varied backgrounds, those with special talents and adult students who graduated from high school three or more years ago.

Admission to the Mechatronics Engineering major is selective.

New Students: Admission into this major requires:

• Minimum 3.0 high school GPA
• Clear demonstration of an ability to be placed directly into MATH 12002 (or its equivalent); this will occur if the student is currently taking or has taken a calculus, pre-calculus or trigonometry course with a minimum C grade

Students who do not meet the above requirements will be admitted to the Mechatronics Engineering Technology major, provided they meet the minimum program requirements.

Note: Applicants should understand that this is a math-intensive program. Students admitted to the program are expected to demonstrate prerequisite knowledge on a math placement exam (the ALEKS exam) prior to starting their first semester. Students who do not obtain the minimum score required to place into MATH 12002 will have their major changed to Mechatronics Engineering Technology prior to their freshman year.

Current Students: Students accepted into the Mechatronics Engineering Technology major may request a change in major to Mechatronics Engineering as soon as placement into MATH 12002 has been demonstrated (prior to the beginning of freshman year). Otherwise, students may request to change their major to Mechatronics Engineering after their freshman year if they meet the following criteria:

• Minimum 3.000 overall Kent State GPA
• Minimum C grade in both MATH 12002 and PHY 23101

Transfer Students: Admission into this major requires:

• Minimum 12 credit hours of college-level coursework
• Minimum 3.000 overall GPA
• Minimum C grade in both MATH 12002 and PHY 23101 (or their equivalents)

Transfer students who have completed less than 12 credit hours of college-level coursework will be evaluated on both collegiate and high school records and must submit a final high school transcript.

International Students: All international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning a minimum 71 TOEFL iBT score, minimum 6.0 IELTS score, minimum 47 PTE score or minimum 100 DET score, or by completing the ELS level 112 Intensive English Program. For more information on international admission visit the admissions website for international students.

Program Requirements

Major Requirements

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A minimum C grade must be earned to fulfill the writing-intensive requirement.

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Students wishing to take the full-year capstone option (ENGR 48099 and ENGR 48199) must take the sequence during consecutive semesters. ENGR 48099 is only offered during the fall semester and ENGR 48199 is only offered during the spring semester.

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PHY 23101 and PHY 23102 are required for this program. No credit will be given to students who take other physics courses. Students who change their major to Mechatronics Engineering from another program should understand that choosing to take a different physics sequence may result in up to 10 additional credit hours of required work.

Graduation Requirements

Roadmap

This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this major. However, courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.

University Requirements

All students in a bachelor's degree program at Kent State University must complete the following university requirements for graduation.

NOTE: University requirements may be fulfilled in this program by specific course requirements. Please see Program Requirements for details.

Kent Core Requirements

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

1. Identify, formulate and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science and mathematics.
2. Apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental and economic factors.
3. Communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
4. Recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental and societal contexts.
5. Function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks and meet objectives.
6. Develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
7. Acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

The educational objectives of the program are the following:

1. Drive positive change in the community by engaging in careers in mechatronics, automation, systems and other engineering fields in a robust manner that promotes excellence and integrity.
2. Practice forward-thinking through continued education by way of graduate education, professional development and other continued self-motivated learning.
3. Successfully navigate the ever-changing trajectory of the world, practicing compassion as you strive to meet your personal career goals.

Full Description

The Bachelor of Science degree in Mechatronics Engineering successfully prepares graduates with knowledge across engineering disciplines for professional careers in mechatronics, controls, robotics, automation and other engineering fields that provide solutions to technical challenges and address societal needs. The program integrates mechanical, electrical, computer and controls engineering to understand automated machinery, specifically, how to design it and make it work. Mechatronics engineering revolves around the design, construction and operation of automated systems, robots and intelligent products, which result from the integration of software and hardware.

Using automated systems is becoming more popular for operating equipment or machinery on manufacturing lines, boilers and aircraft to reduce labor costs; increase precision and accuracy; and provide quality and safety for workers. Mechatronic devices can be found in agriculture, hospitals, buildings, homes, automobiles, manufacturing plants, the toy and entertainment industry and aids for the elderly and disabled.

Applicants to this program should understand that this is a math-intensive program.

Students may apply early to the M.S. degree in Mechatronics Engineering and double count 9 credit hours of graduate courses toward both degree programs. See the Combined Bachelor's/Master's Degree Program policy in the University Catalog for more information.